Rumble!
Hearing that there were nine more chests of such treasures, even Cheng Qianli couldn't help but widen his eyes. One chest of treasures could barely be explained, but ten chests of pearls, jade, and jewels … Even if the Karluks had been starving for ten-some years, they still wouldn't have been able to accumulate so much wealth.
Not even a fool would believe that such a massive treasure had appeared in the Karluk tribe without any suspicions.
In an instant, all eyes turned suspiciously to the leader of the Karluks, Wanhe Peiluo.
"Wang Chong, don't slander me!"
Wanhe Peiluo finally couldn't help but angrily yell.
"I've never seen these things before, so I have no idea what's going on. Moreover, our Karluks are a hired tribe. Do we have to tell you everything? The Western Regions once had many ancient kingdoms that left behind vast amounts of wealth, and there are also many treasure maps and legends that many tribes are still searching for. Do I have to tell you all of this? "
Wanhe Peiluo 'angrily' said.
Wanhe Peiluo had never felt such a strong threat from a single person. Wang Chong's aura was on full display, his aggressive aura making it difficult for Wanhe Peiluo to resist. This was something he had never encountered in his life.
Damn it, just what's going on here? This matter is extremely secretive, so how did he know?
Wanhe Peiluo felt like he had seen a ghost. From start to finish, the entire affair had proceeded smoothly, without the slightest mistake. On the battlefield, Wanhe Peiluo had bravely killed his foes without the slightest flaw. Wanhe Peiluo had even prepared to borrow the strength of the Arabs to rule over the Western Regions after the Tang Dynasty's defeat.
But who could have expected that on the night that Wanhe Peiluo was prepared to switch sides and open the gates to let the Arabs into the city, he would suddenly receive a letter. All of Wanhe Peiluo's plans had been thrown into disarray. Even now, Wanhe Peiluo still didn't know where he had gone wrong. How could a young Protector-General in the distant Qixi know about his affairs in the Western Regions, and such a secret?
Wanhe Peiluo could only be described as seeing a ghost.
Wanhe Peiluo's' excuse 'quickly took effect, and the story of the treasure map was quickly accepted by the crowd. Although it was still rather abrupt, it was much more believable than the Karluks betraying the Tang Dynasty and colluding with Arabia. There was a subtle change in the surrounding atmosphere. The gazes everyone looked at Wanhe Peiluo with became much gentler.
"Hahaha, treasure map?"
Wang Chong sneered, as if he had already expected Wanhe Peiluo to say this.
"So, is this also the reason for the treasure map?"
Wang Chong's palm pressed down on the treasure chest. Bang! Shockwaves radiated in all directions, and the tens of thousands of pearls, agates, jadeites, and gemstones in the treasure chest seemed to be pulled by many invisible threads, flying out of the chest and hovering in the air. Everyone was confused at first, but in the next moment, when they saw the dazzling golden light shooting out from the bottom of the box, everyone's expressions changed.
"Arabian gold coins!"
At the very bottom of the pearls, agates, and jadeites were dazzling round gold coins, layer upon layer, covering the bottom of the treasure chest. These round gold coins were completely different from the gold and silver of the Tang dynasty. The workmanship of these gold coins was extremely exquisite, and the surface was engraved with the image of a man with wavy hair.
In terms of appearance, it was identical to the Arabs. And on the back of the gold coins …
"Ding!"
Amidst the clattering of armor, an Anxi Protectorate army officer strode forward, took out a gold coin from the bottom of the chest, and flipped it over.
"It's an Arabian gold coin!"
On the back of the coin was the banner of the Arabs.
Everything was clear at a glance. This was no treasure map, nor was it some treasure left behind by an ancient kingdom of the Western Regions. This was something that belonged to the Arabian Empire. In order to bribe the Karluks, these people had offered unimaginable riches.
"Wanhe Peiluo, you bastard!"
The surrounding Anxi generals stared at Wanhe Peiluo with killing intent, and one of the Anxi generals closest to Wanhe Peiluo angrily roared as he unsheathed the sword at his waist and slashed at Wanhe Peiluo.
Bang!
Waves of air rumbled. In the blink of an eye, a vast wave of qi and the black God of Berserkers' axe shot out and blocked the thunderous strike.
"This is a false accusation! This is definitely a false accusation! Don't be impulsive! Don't be fooled by this brat! "
Wanhe Peiluo's face contorted as he screamed and retreated, hurriedly raising his weapon to block.
"Our Karluk Tribe has fought side by side with you so many times. Have all of you forgotten? During the battle against Che Shiqian, we covered your left flank. Also, during the battle against Kang Ju, we sneaked into the city and helped you open the city gate. Also, during the battle against Kanjuti, we saved many of your men … Have you all forgotten all these? "
"Just like all of you, I was on the front lines and had no idea what was going on with those Arab gold coins. Someone must have framed us! Yes! Our Karluk Tribe has so many enemies in the Western Regions. They must have known of our relationship with the Tang Dynasty and used this scheme to deal with us. They wanted to use this method to sow dissension so that they could profit from it! No matter what, we can't let them succeed! "
Wanhe Peiluo 'grieved', his face filled with grief and indignation.
Wanhe Peiluo's words caused the crowd to begin to hesitate once more. It was true that the Karluk Tribe and the Anxi Protectorate army had offended many people over the years. It was completely possible for these people to work together to frame the Karluk Tribe.
When Wanhe Peiluo brought up those past events, the crowd found it even more difficult to bear, and the suspicions they had about Wanhe Peiluo and the Karluk Tribe gradually began to loosen. Even Gao Xianzhi began to frown, a look of pity in his eyes.
Wang Chong's eyes flickered at this sight. Wang Chong did not know the story between the Karluk Tribe and the Anxi Protectorate army. If everything was the same as before, it would truly be a legend. But Wang Chong was well aware that this was all wishful thinking.
The Karluk Tribe was a mercenary army, and they would always fight for their own interests. This was something that could never be changed.
Wang Chong pitied the friendship between the Anxi Protectorate army and the Karluk Tribe, but Wang Chong also knew that it was an indisputable fact that the Karluk Tribe was colluding with the Arabs. Those pearls, agates, jadeite, and gems were ironclad proof. If they had succeeded, the consequences would have been unthinkable. The reluctance in the hearts of the Anxi Protectorate army was nothing more than wishful thinking.
The Anxi Protectorate army's loyalty and loyalty was nothing more than a bargaining chip for the Karluks to trade with the Arabs.
In the eyes of the Anxi Protectorate army, the loyal and loyal Karluk Tribe who had gone through thick and thin with the Arabs would not hesitate in the slightest when it was time to rebel, much less show any mercy. Countless soldiers of the Anxi Protectorate army had not died at the hands of the Arabs, but had died unjustly at the hands of the Karluk Tribe. It was precisely because the Anxi Protectorate army had been completely unprepared for the Karluk Tribe's rebellion that less than one thousand soldiers of the Anxi Protectorate army had managed to escape.
When he thought about how Wanhe Peiluo was still deceiving the Anxi Protectorate army and using their emotions to weasel his way out of the situation, Wang Chong felt waves of disgust and loathing for the Karluk Tribe. Gao Xianzhi might have been deceived by them, but not Wang Chong.
"Wanhe Peiluo, there's no need to quibble. You can say that the matter of the Arabian gold coins was a trap, but what about that Arab spy who colluded with you? Don't forget, he met you. You believed that your plan was flawless, but you probably didn't expect that we would capture this person. Since you're still trying to weasel your way out of the situation, let's bring him over for questioning. Xue Qianjun, bring that Arab spy over. In addition, find a translator! Let everyone hear what's going on! "
Wang Chong bellowed as he turned to the chilling Xue Qianjun and ordered.
"Yes, Milord!"
Xue Qianjun loudly replied, and then he immediately began to walk toward the rear, his expression devoid of hesitation. It was clear that he had been prepared for this.
"Buzz!"
Wanhe Peiluo, who had been screaming that he was being wronged, instantly paled at this sight. He could still argue about the matter of the Arabian gold coins, and he could still rely on the 'camaraderie' they had built up over the years to convince the Anxi Protectorate army officers, but now that the Arab spy was brought up, no matter how much Wanhe Peiluo tried to argue, it was useless.
"Impossible! Just how did he do it! "
Wanhe Peiluo's mind was reeling in shock. He simply couldn't understand how this young Protector-General, who had always been active outside of Anxi, could know so much. Even more unbelievable was how the disguised Arab spy who had infiltrated the Karluks had ended up in Wang Chong's hands. That had been more than two months ago!
And he clearly remembered that he had already returned to the Arabian Empire. Had something happened to him and he hadn't returned? Or perhaps he had run off to contact him, which was how he had ended up in the hands of this young Qixi Protector-General?
Wanhe Peiluo's mind was in turmoil as countless thoughts flitted through his mind. What shocked and panicked Wanhe Peiluo the most was that Wang Chong's subordinate was already escorting an Arab whose hands were tied behind his back and whose head was covered with a cloth. This Arab was currently being escorted toward him. From his figure, he could tell that this was the Arab who had first contacted him.
Roooar!
Wanhe Peiluo roared, his hair standing on end as he finally couldn't hold back any longer. While everyone's attention was focused on the Hu being escorted by Xue Qianjun, this illustrious Karluk leader of the Western Regions suddenly exploded with fury.
"Brat, you're too vicious!"
"Guli, send a signal to the Arabs. In addition, inform all the tribesmen in the city to attack together! Everyone else, come with me and kill him! "
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